Director of Procurement

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. 

We have offices in San Francisco and San Diego for those who prefer hybrid or office settings. Oura employees in other major cities (like Boston and New York) occasionally gather informally at local co-working locations.

We are looking for a Director of Procurement to play a critical role in shaping and executing the company's strategy to optimize procurement processes, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure the highest standards of quality and service across indirect procurement. This strategic leader will oversee the development and implementation of procurement initiatives that support the company's growth and strategic objectives while enhancing and contributing to overall business performance. The Director will work closely with senior leadership across all functions to ensure that procurement strategies and outcomes align with organizational goals, driving both short-term and long-term success.

The Director of Procurement will be responsible for leveraging innovative approaches, including emerging technologies, to continuously improve procurement operations, identifying key areas of opportunity to enhance supplier relationships, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. This role will also oversee the procurement analytics in conjunction with Operations, IT and Strategy, ensuring that data-driven insights guide strategic decision-making and strengthen the competitive position of company's. By fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, the Director will ensure that procurement practices contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

What you will do: 

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the broader organizational goals and drives cost efficiencies
• Serve as the principal thought leader for procurement, developing and managing innovative approaches to sourcing and supplier management
• Foster a data-driven culture within the procurement function, ensuring that actionable insights are used to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and mitigate risks
• Work …